Carrier Procurement Manager

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Carrier Procurement Manager developing procurement strategies and managing carrier relationships at DSV. Ensuring compliance and optimizing transportation operations for high-risk freight.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeLancaster • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute carrier procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, service requirements, and cost targets.
Source, evaluate, and onboard carriers across multiple transportation modes, building a reliable and scalable carrier network.
Identify and manage carriers specializing in high-risk, high-value, and pharmaceutical freight, ensuring adherence to strict security, compliance, and handling standards.
Lead contract negotiations with carriers, securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement.
Experience sourcing and managing carriers for high-value, high-risk, or pharmaceutical freight strongly preferred.
Proven experience negotiating transportation contracts and managing carrier relationships.
Experience working within brokerage, asset-based transportation, or 3PL environments preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

DSV's benefits offerings vary by location and division according to applicable state and local laws.

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Hard Skills & Tools

carrier procurementcontract negotiationssourcing carriersmanaging carrierstransportation contractsservice-level agreementslogistics managementsupply chain managementbrokerage operations3PL environments

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationrelationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical skillsdecision-makingcollaboration